Shinbir duul-duul badan, af libaax bay gashaa
SEnglish Translation
The bird that flies too much lands in the lion's mouth
Context & Meaning
Restlessness leads to danger — too much movement risks safety
Proverb ID
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Somali ProverbRelated Proverbs
Proverbs starting with "S"
Sankaagoo qudhma lama gooyo
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
You don't cut off your nose because it smells
Soori waa in xil lagaga tago, iyo in xarrago lagaga tago
Hospitality requires effort and grace
Hospitality requires effort and grace
Soomaalidu been way sheegtaa, beense ma maahmaahdo
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Somalis may tell lies, but never in proverbs
Shinbiri maalintii dab qaaday, buulkeedii bay ku gubatay
The bird that took fire during the day burned its ...
The bird that took fire during the day burned its ...
Samraa, sammo hela
The patient find goodness
The patient find goodness
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About Somali Proverbs
Somali proverbs (Maahmaah Soomaali) are an integral part of Somali culture, passed down through generations. They reflect the wisdom, values, and experiences of the Somali people, often relating to pastoral life, community, and traditional values.